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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-05-19
FOREST FIRES.
Northern Michigan Sea of Flame
and Smoke.
Woods In Wisconsin Adjoining Also in .
Blaze-Palms, Mich, In Imminent Dam
ger of Destruction.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, May 13-Specials re.
ceiyed tonight by the Sentinel from
dozen points in the Northern Michigan
Peninsula, and the Wisconsin counties adj
jacent, are to the effect that the forest
fires are increasing. The whole PEN
insula is enveloped in smoke, and tele-
graph wires are badly crippled. Near
Palms, Mich, fires are raging fear
fully, and fears are entertained that
the town will be burned Though
surrounded with green grass, the farmers
on the clearings will lose everything. A
large amount of pine and cedar is burned.
Dispatches from Sault junction say men
are being driven from the camps by the
fires on the coast. The fire is on the Sault
Branch, and is raging fierccly. There is no
telling the amount of the damage. Near
New Berry the fires are dying out, but the
smoke is intolerable. Negaunee sends
word that fires are spreading to the north
and east, entering. a vast tract Of valuable
pine, the damage already amounting to
$4,000. Near Cascade, a valuable strip of
hard timber is now burning. At Baraga
the smoke is getting unbearable, and it
looks as though the fires were approach
ing the town. On the west end Of the old
Marquette, Houghton and Ontonagon road
the fires are subsiding, but the damage is
large, Great damage has also been done
along the Northwestern road from Memo
minee north.
ST. Paul, MINI, May 13.-The Pioneer
Press has advices of forest fires along the
river northeast Of Brainard, two or three
townships having been burned over A
heavy rain which fell this evening greatly
assisted the settlers in the fight against
the flames, The greatest injury to timber
and logs is in the vicinity of Horseshoe
Lake. Several settlers have lost stock
and out-buildings
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-05-19
BAKER ARRESTED
And Hurried OF to jail to Avoid
Lynching.
He Puts on Bold Front and Declares His
Innocence of the Murder OF His Wife and
Mother-in-J.aw.

sTEuBESynLE,o o., May II. Large crowds
OF people visited :he McWha mansion at
Holiday Cove to look at the scene Of the
late horrible double murder and hear what
they could of the terrible affair. The evil
dencc before the coroner's Jury points
strongly to Van b. Baker, the husband OF
one of the murdered women, as the mur-
derer, although 1t is circumstantal, and IL
stronger there is no doubt that Baker
would be lynched by the indignant people.
The evidence that explodes the theory OF tho
women having been murdered by thieves
was given by Mrs. Swearingen, a relative
OF the dead woman She went TO the house
Monday afternoon at half-past two O'Clock
and found all the shutters closed and the
blinds drawn. She tried 10 get in and on
attempting TO push the kitchen door 1t was
slammed in her face by some person ON
the inside. She left, and shortly after
Baker left the house and went
TO tho Panhandle, and board
cd the train for Hamlin's sta
uon. His wife and mother-in-
law were never seen alive after this time.
An examination ofthe bodies showed that
the eyes Of both were shut when found,
though they had been closed after death,
and there is little doubt that both
women were undressed after death.
This was done TO create the impres.
sion that the murderer's blows had
been strnck while they were in bed.
Both women had nightcaps turned wrong
side out on their heads, but the testi-
mony OF the physicians showed there were
no cuts on the caps to correspond with the
cuts on the head. This proves conclusively
that the night-caps were placed on their
heads after the murder had been commit
ted. Baker was known to have quarreled
with both his wife and mother-in-law about
money matters. About year ago Mrs. Nc
Wha made WILL in which she bequeathed
5000 in bonds to her daughter. Having
no children, at her death the money would
have gone to her husband. At o'clock to-
night Baker was arrested by Sheriff Lind
sey and hurried of TO the New Cumber-
land jail. He was handcufTed and driven
across the country, II is stated that
lynching party was made up, but the
sheriff evaded them and arrived safely at
the jail with his prisoner.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-05-19
sT1MULANTs EVERYWHERE,
But Not n Drop to Drink I'm New York. so
the Growler Had to Go to New Jersey.

But Not n Drop to Drink I'm New York. SO
the Growler Had to Go to New Jersey.
New YoRK, May Is. The Excise law was
enforced here to-day in a-rigid way un-
known before in the history of this city.
Restaurants and hotels had hot times
with their foreign guests in trying to ex-
plain why they could not have wine at
their meals, with thesoothing cogniac and
coffee to top off with. Across the river in
Jersey is Hoboken, and on top of the
ridge is place that might be likened to
the Highland House, Bellevue or Price
Hill, Cincinnati. At noon the cable road
reaching to 1t broke down carrying New
Yorkers to their beer During the day the
ferries carried not less than fifty thou
sand people across the Hudson to Jersey,
where they found gardens, theaters, fairs
and baseball in full blast, They were
unanimous returning in complaint of the
"high collars put on the glasses OF beer
sold in that funny State. The ferry traffic
developed wonderful amount of growler
trade, children from this side being sent
across with tin buckets for beer. Arrests
in this city were very few.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-05-19
LOUISA. LAWRENCE CO., KY, MAY 10, 1887.
WIDESPREAD RUIN.
Three Weeks of Flood in tho Valley of the
St. t.John-Gravity of the situation Daily
Iucreasine


Sr. JOINS, N. B., May 19.-Although al
most three weeks have elapsed since the
freshet in the ST. Johns river began, 1t
still shows no abatement, and has now as
sumed such proportions throughout the
province as TO cause general uneasiness
in business and other circles, At st.
John, Fredericton and Woodstock, apart
from the direct loss caused by the disas-
ter, enormous loss has been occa-
stoned by the cessation of traffic on the
railroads and by the large number of men
who are thrown out OF employment. All
the houses in what Is known as Bugtown
are inundated, and the occupants have
taken shelter on higher ground. A new
danger is threatened should the water
rise another four inches. This is the
overflow Of the marsh, stretch Of
low land five or six miles in length on
the outskirts of the city, and which is
covered by large number Of farmers
dwellings and factories. Already tho
river is several feet higher than the level
OF the marsh, and all that prevents it from
sweeping over this territory is a little
knoll at a place called Drury Cove, three
miles from this city. The water has now
reached within six inches Of the top OF
this knoll. The City of Fredericton is in a
deplorable condition. Last night 1t was in
utter darkness. There is scarcely street
upon which there is not from sixteen to
fifteen inches of water Every cellar
is filled. A violent gale blew all
day yesterday, which made this far
worse. A melancholy state of affairs pre-
Nnilc Of Shnfnal1 will Of
farmers, a few miles below Fredericton.
Every house in the village except the
Methodist parsonage is partly under
water, and rise Of four or five inches
will bring it in there. In scores of houses
entrance can only be obtained through
second-story windows or through sky
lights in roofs, and at every house one or
more boats or canoes are to be seen fast
ened TO the caves or to the upper
windows. From the mouth of the Nash.
waak down to the Jemseg there is not
more than an acre of land above water.
Food is being sent down TO the sufferers
from Fredericton, as nearly all produce in
barns and cellars has been destroyed
The farmers are driven to desperate straits
TO save their stock. A number of farmers
have built floating RATS in their barns,
which rise with the food, carrying horses
and cattle with them. In some instances
the flood has lifted the RATS until the
animals were squeezed against the roof,
and thenitwas found necessary to tear the
roof away. At Lincoln the people are in
the same desperate straits. Over miles of
rich interyale huge waves are now sweep
ing, and many islands in the river, it is
feared, have been entirely oblnerated by
the force of the currents.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-05-19
THE CANADIAN DERRY.
1t Promises a Rcdhot Reception to Mr..
O'Brien.


New YoRK, May IA special from
Kingston, Ont, says This city is called
the Derry of Canada Just now it is full
Of determined Orangemen. They are
waiting to hear officially that O'Brien is
coming, and they will flood the town with
his opponents. In letter to the Journal,
James Marshall, a prominent loyalist,
hopes that those who desire the peace of
the city will see that O'Brien is kept away.
Lord Lansdowne, representative of Her
Gracious Majesty, Mr.. Marshall says can
not defend himself, but il the Government
of the day will not do it there is loyalty
enough in Canada to protect him and his
noble lady. Mr.. Marshall counsels those
parties who would bring Mr.. o'Brien to
the city TO beware in time. I'VE want 10
live in peace,' he says, ''but peace with
honor Mr.. Marshall also says that all
the Orangemen in this section have been
notified to be in readiness, and that by a
simple message he can fill the town, and
will at all hazards prevent O'Brien from
making an address. Mr.. O'Brien is billed
for the 10th inst.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-05-19
] JAMES A. GARrIELn. 1ssl.lssl.


The erection Of the statue was authorized
at the meeting OF the society at Chattanooga
In 1881 and nine members were appointed
10 select design and kuperlntend its con.
btruction. The committee this morning paid
over 10 the sculptor, Mr.. Ward, $56,74S in
full settlement Of his claim.
Promptly at II 80 o'clock General Baird
Chief Marshal Of the parade, gave the sig
nal for marching and the procession started
A platoon OF mounted policemen led the
way, followed by General Baird and his
aides, who preceded carriage in which
were seated Generals Sherman, Sheridan
and Rosecrans, three OF tho four living
commanders OF the Army OF tho Potomac
General Buol, the remaining commander,
being unable to be present
On grand stand near the statue seats
had been arranged for 1900 persons. A
number Of these were occupied at least an
hour before the procession arrived. The
grand stand was profusely drapcd with
bunting and the Speakers stand was orna-
mentod by graceful palms and potted
plants, while tattcred battle flag hung
from its staff at either corner. A pair OF
comfortable arm chairs placed in the cen
tor OF the stand were reserved for the
President and Mrs. Cleveland. Places were
also reserved for the sculptor and othcr
favored guests, The large circle surround
ing the monument was kept cleared by the
police while tho sidewalks were crowded
with spectators,
Just before one o'clock the invited guests
began to arrive. James and Harry Gar
field were escorted 20 seats by General
Muzzy, while Colonel Wilson performed a
similar ofiice for the aged w. w. corcoran.
The usual Thursday Cabinet meeting was
adjourned at an carly hour in order to al
low the President and his advisers to at
tend the unveling ceremonies Secretary
Bayard and Attorney General Garland,
were among the early arrivals and were
seated to the left of Mrs. Cleveland. The
members Of the Supreme Court OF the
United States, came in body, excepting
Justices Wood and Harlan, and were seated
in the first row on the left Of the speakers
stand. The District Judiciary, members OF
tho Court OF Claims and District Commits
sioners were also present. Representatives
of the Diplomatic Corps were placed on the
right OF the stand.
At one o'clock Generals Sherman, Sheri-
dan and Rosecrans and Governor Curtin
arrived In n carriage just after the head OF
tho procession made its appearance. They
we're soon followed by President Cleveland,
escorted by General Anderson and Secre-
tary and Mrs Fairchild, Colonel and Mrs.
Lamont. Postmaster General V ilas and Sec
retarv Lamar Mrs. Cleveland came accom-
panied by Mrs. Folsom, Miss Bayard aud
Miss Welsh, just after ono o'clock, and took
hei seat beside the Presiasnrs chair kx-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-05-19
SPEEDY JUSTICE.
One of Jennie Bowman's Murderers Sem
fenced TO Death.

One OF Jennie Bowman's Murderers Sem
fenced TO Death.
I LOUISVILLE, KY, May 10. Albert Turner,
one of the murderers of Jennie Bowman,
has been indicted by the grand jury,
tried under his confession of guilt
and sentenced to be hanged on
Friday, July /. VIM. Patterson, jointly
indicted with Turner, will have his
trial on next Wednesday, Thus, three
weeks to the day since the assault upon
her and within three days from the time
when the body of the murdered girl was
consigned to its tomb justice has been
meted out to one of her murderers. The
true bill returned against Turner and Pat
terson accused them jointly Of the murder.
Turner pleaded guilty this morning with
the above result Patterson pleaded not
guilty.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-05-19
FERGUSON & COHLEY. Publishers.
HEROIC DEED.
A Young Man Tbows Himself In Front Of
Locomotive to Rescue His Babe and Is
Crushed by the Wheels.

A Young Man Tbows Himselfin Front OF
Locomotive to Rescue His Babe and Is
Crushed by the Wheels.
CHICAGO, May 15.-The herolsm Of John
Vorbanck in saving his infant child from
certain death nearly cost him his own life
yesterday afternoon. His eight-months-
old babe had toddled down TO the North
western railroad track, near his house,
and, unseen by its mother, sat down be-
tween the tracks TO play. The whistle
from an approaching switch engine at
tracted the attention Of the father, who
was at work in the yard, and glsnc-
ing up he was Mortified TO see his child
sitting on the track calmly watch
ing'the swift approach of the heavy ma
chine. After an instant Of mute terror,
the father rushed toward the track and
throwing himself directly in front Of the
engine seized the child in both hands and
threw its little form safely TO one side Of
the track. He had no time to save him
self, but was caught by one Of the wheels
and thrown PROSTATE across the rail. His
left leg was horribly mangled and it was
afterward necessary to amputate it. He
also received bad injuries about the hips
and head. Vorbanck is young, hard
working man, and has been married about
three years, this being his only child.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-05-19
Kentucky Republican Convention.

LOUISVILLE, May 1i.-Kentucky Republi-
ans in convention here to-day nominated
Hon. w. o. Bradley for Governor; Mat o.
Doherty, of Louisville. for Lieutenant
Governor; John Felan for Attorney Genor-
al, and r. d. Davis for Auditor. The plat
form declares for a change of admnistra-
tion in the affairs Of the State favor Of
Federal aid to education; protective
tariff, and National aid for the internal
improvement of rivers and harbors. The
President is condemned for refusing to
sigh the river and harbor bill, as well as
for his veto of the pension bill
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-05-19
An Arbitration Bill.

SPRiNGFiELD, Ills, May 13.-The bill
which has passed the House providing for
the appointment of State Board ofLabor
Arbitration will come up in the Senate this
afternoon. The labor men do not look upon
it with any particular favor, on the ground
that their own machinery is ample to cover
the settlement of all disputes. The prob
abilities are, however, that the bill will
become law. The members of the Board
are to be compensated by a simple s. per
diem while actually engaged in State
work
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-05-19
sbad for Inc Hudson.

wAsHISeToS, May 15.-By train to leave
Washington at 10 p. m, tonight, Colonel
Mcdonald, Chief of Distribution, will dis
patch U. S. Fish Commission Car No. .
with four million shad eggs and fifteen
hundred thousand shad fry for stocking
the waters on Hudson river. Two million
of the eggs will be transferred from New
York City to the Cold Springs Harbor Sta
tion TO be Matched there. The car will
proceed direct to Albany, where the re-
naming eggs will be Matched and the fry
distributed under the direction Of Eugene
Blackford, Commissioner Of Fisheries for
New York
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-05-19
virqinia Floods.

PETERSBURG, VA, May 13.-The heaviest
rains known for more than fifteen years
have fallen during the last two days in the
vicinity of Weldon, N. c., and also in the
counties of Southampton, Isle of Wight
and Surry, in this State. The rivers and
banks, and all of the lowlands are COM
pletely inundated. In the Isle of Wight
County alone eight mills have been wash
ed away, and nearly every bridge in the
county has been carried out by the angry
waters. 1t is reported that the corn and
peanut crops in each of the above counties
have been entirely ruined.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-05-19
STATUE UNVEILED.
Dedication of the Martyred Presi-
dents Statue
By the Society Of the Army ofthe Cuniber.
And-Addresses Of President Cisye-
land and Er-sprhker Keller
The Procession.

TIE PROCEEDINGS.
WAsnINaroS, May i3.-The second day OF
tho reunion Of the Society OF the Army OF
the Cumberland yesterday was perfect
specimen OF Washington spring weather.
Inc sky was cloudless, the Temperature de-
hghtful and a Light breeze tempered the
sums rays just enough TO make an ideal
day Tor open.air ceremonies. Al an early
hour In the morning small detachments OF
regular troops, militia and other organiza-
ions that were 10 participate In the parade,
TOOK possession OF the streets. The music
OF brass bands was heard in every quarter.
AZ noon the executive departments were
closed and added their quota 10 the throngs
on the sidewalks. At the business meeting
IN the morning Of the esociety, Colouel Henry
Stone, OF Boston, was selected us the
orator and Colonel William McMichael, OF
New York, as alternate OF the next reunion.
Chicago was selected al the place aud
Chickamnuga week In September, 1855, as
the time for holding the next reunion The
present officers of the society were re-
elected for tho coming year, as follows:
President General r. II Sheridan; Cor
responding Secretary, Gens raj Henry NJ.
Cist; Treasurer, General j. S Fullerton;
Recording Secretary, General John W
Steele; and a Vice President from each
State represented in the society.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-05-19
Struck by Iinhininn.

PLAINFIELD, IND, May ll.-During Sc
we're thunderstorm the ten-year-old son
OF James Barlow, north of town, and a
farm hand, were struck by lightning, and
both seriously injured, being still uncon-
scious.
MARION, o., May lin Claridon Town
ship, during heavy thunderstorm last
evening, farmer by the name of Hiram
Clane was struck and killed by lightning.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-05-19
Not a Wholly Bad Idea

Cisco, TEX., May 1.-THE people OF Ris-
ing sun make everybody work in that sec
tion of the country, Recently family OF
idlers prepared their land for planting in
slipshod manner. They were visited by
crowd of neighbors, who compelled them
to do tho work over and do it we'll The
idlers were then warned that if they fail
ed to plant or work their land well in tho
future they would be driven from tho
community, but assured that if they work.
ed as other people did, they would be in no
dnnpnr
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-05-19
Who Stole The Spoons?

LoNDoN, May l5.-After the Queen, the
Prince and Princess of Wales and other
members of the Royal household had par
taken of luncheon at the Madison House
Saturday afternoon and departed, two
gold teaspoons belonging to the antique
and valuable service used on such occa-
sions were found to be missing. 1t was
at first decided to hush the matter up, but
the police authorities were finally notified
of the loss.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-05-19
FLOWED UP A BOMB.
A Farmer Blown to Pieces While Breakin.
s. Ground.

Ground.
MICHIGAN CRY, IND, May 1l.-A fright
full accident happened near here this
morning Martin Bout, twenty-one years
old, was plowing near his fathers house,
south of town, when the plow struck
dynamite bomb in the earth, exploding it,
with probably fatal results. Bout was
torn almost to pieces, his right hand
being blown off, having barely u
few shreds of flesh hanging, the arm
fractured below the elbow; right leg in
iured, causing compound fracture near
the anlSle-joint; several large pieces of
flesh torn off the left leg; several severe
wounds about the chest. One piece OF
shell was found imbedded in the neck,
making two ugly cuts His hearing and
sight were also destroyed. No one knows
how the bomb came to be in the field.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-05-19
A Skeleton and Sc. 600.

ST. PAUL, MINI, May l5.-Thc Pioneer
Press has story of the finding Friday OF
the skeleton of man on the banks of
the river near Caledonia. In
some old clothes in a hut near the skel,-
ton, was found greenbacks and coin in
canvas sacks to the amount of 5000. 1t is
thought the skeleton may be that of one of
the robbers who infested that region some
time ago
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-05-19
Fatal Fun.

LACROSSE, Wis, May 15.-Four young
people attending German picnic went
out in rowboat this afternoon opposite
the city. The men, half drunk, sought to
frighten Miss Katie Litske, the only lady
in the boat, by rocking. The boat capsized
and Miss Litske and John Boyer were
drowned. The other twowere saved.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-05-19
Elamo.sweni Eorosis.

CnEBoYcAN, Mich, May 15.--Firei is raging
fiercely in the woods in several parts Of
this county Rain fell for few hours this
morning, but not sufficiently to quench the
flames. Near Burt Lake the situation is
critical. The fire is licking up every thing
in its path. A great deal of standing tim
ber, houses, barns and fences have been
destroyed. heavy smoke still hangs
over this city and section.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-05-19
Fatal Cattle Disease.

PLnNfIELD, IND, May liza disease,
supposed to be blackleg, has broken out in
several herds of cattle in this county, aud
is making devastating ravages. q. w.
Cox, a prominent farmer of Washington
Township, has lost several head of fine
calves, while numerous other herds in the
vicinity are reported as being affected
with the scourRe.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-05-19
Hiah License Passed.

HAnRIsBuRG, Pa, May 1.-THE high IL
cense bill to-day passed the Senate by
vote of 81 to IL. The bill was at once re-
turned to the House for concurrence in the
Senate amendments. After brief discus
sion the House concurrcd in the amend
ments-yeas l22, nays 81.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-05-19
A BOYS Terrible Death.

MADISON, ISD., May 15.--Louis Prenatt,
aged six years, son Of the late FIJI. Pre-
matt met with a terrible accident last
evening. In climbing an iron fence, he
slipped and became impaled upon sharp
rod, which entered his right side, pene-
trating his stomach and right lung, caus-
ing death in few hours.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-05-19
Iaspor Ihomasson Executed.

SocoRRo, N. NJ, May 13.-Jasper Thomas
son, who killed Albert Potter year and
half ago near Sunavamey, was hanged to-
day. He had been twice respited and a
strong but unavailing effort was made by
his friends to secure Communication OF the
sentence to Imprisonment for life
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-05-19
Child Rurned IN Death.

NoRwALK, o., May 12.-This morning,
Bessie, the threc-yearold daughtef OF d.
A. Woodward, of this city, was terribly
burned about the head and breast while
standing in front of gasoline stove, by
her clothes catching fire. She is burned
SO badly she can not live.